Serving 614 students in grades 6-8, Chapel Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chapel Hill Middle School serves the southern part of Decatur, GA, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chapel Hill Middle School's student population of 614 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Chapel Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel Hill Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel Hill Middle School's ranking?
Chapel Hill Middle School is ranked #1540 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Chapel Hill Middle School often compared to?
Chapel Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Champion Middle Theme School, Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Chapel Hill Middle School?
614 students attend Chapel Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chapel Hill Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapel Hill Middle School?
Chapel Hill Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapel Hill Middle School offer ?
Chapel Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chapel Hill Middle School part of?
Chapel Hill Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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